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Newspaper
Albany Despatch
Location
Albany, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1923
Page
2
The readable fragments mention avenues, cinemas, and several unclear names such as Wohlford Ave, Kibet Vinee Neek, and Heeley. The text seems to list places and possible venues with damaged wording and missing context.
Notice for a furnished cottage to let from February at Albany, seek applicants in Albany. Contact Exside, Vangour, or Street Albany for details.
Local items report appointments and visits, a dental practice opening in Albany, dances and church visits, and government talks on village group settlements. Social events include a naval drill hall dance and a town hall farewell for performers. A water safety warning follows a swimming incident at Middleton Beach.
The piece recounts a lively Albany carnival with residents Miss Nomey Arhemrr and others applauding performers. It highlights public service, a fire brigade call in Bueleatreet, and local figures like Mr J T Robinsey KC, Mr Glyde of the State Shipping Theartoent, and entertainers Nell Lewison Leo Chandos and Heonie McCormack, noting birthday festivities and community appreciation.
Mr Scott and companions visited Youngs Siding to inspect drainage efforts led by Mr Edwards. The group noted the drain’s progress and potential to unlock land value, with plans to brief the Premier on return to Perth and consider further land clearance and farming support.
Local items note upcoming Memorial Club billiards start and a Saturday event. The Education Department extends holidays due to head weather as L T Yan teaches woodworking at Janes Street School, delaying reopening to January 30. A general meeting of Teachers and Citizens is planned for February 2 at 7 PM at the State School. A traveling exhibition by the Western Australian Industries League arrives February 24 with free viewing. Rainfall improves district tanks and crops. 14 points recorded at the local Pool Office. Cricket report covers Barup and Centrals with Centrals winning by 30 runs. detailed bowling figures listed for both sides. Wyndham Freezing Works general manager L McGhie tours Alloy and Denmark. Hultman optician opens district HQ above Empire Theatre for practice.
The Katanning Vigilance Committee held at Mr Sewall's office endorsed the secretary’s reply to inquiries about the Albany Newdegate railway proposal. Delegates were named for a railway conference in Albany with Katanning Day amid plans for surveys, decentralisation, and an Albany open market site.
A local wedding at Albany Methodist Church united Miss Lillian Saw of Merron Downs Bow River to Mr William Herbert Lister, ex artillery officer in South Africa. Rev. Fellows conducted the ceremony with a floral arch, cream gown, and orange blossom and poppy tokens. The reception at Masonio Hall featured pink and blue decor, toasts, and a procession past the cenotaph.
Mil lington says a state executive meeting discussed the 44 hour week and a Fremantle Trades Hall gathering may be convened. The Disputes Committee is urged to hold a broader meeting of men from all organizations to consider extra industrial action amid the 44 hour week dispute.
A motor vehicle owned by Messrs Edwardewid Co Enke manufacturers of Cotteslor Wis was destroyed by fire near the Old Men’s Home in Claremont on Saturday. Porter J Pope was driving when the flames broke out and could not subdue them. part of the engine survived.
Adelaide reports a Liberal victory in a South Australian by election with Hoge son defeating Davies. The vacancy arose from the resignation of State Treasurer Ritehin who retired to contest the federal seat of Anproator.
A Sydney seaside heiress learns her fiancé is already married after Detectives Alchin and Muingoy identify him. She had been told she inherited £500 and planned to wed at month end. The detectives questioned her, revealing the fiancé’s wife and child.
A three day Almmeeting of Wellington seamen's union concluded with free criticism of union management. The discussion included assent to shipowners federation terms and assurances that members will work under the award.
Dispatch from Bastrop notes Klan hooded patrols roving districts targeting opponents of the Van Howling Carnival. John Parker, former sheriff, shot dead by a Klan member amid assertions of district-wide intimidation. Albany Bowling Club carnival to begin Saturday, with major players expected, as other events and matches are planned through next week. Four men found dead after poisoning with wood alcohol in a linked alert.
Polson reports a wedding where Mr and Mrs Lister departed for a country home in South Australia aboard the express. The bride wore a fawn cloth traveling suit with braided trim and a smart hat. gifts and best wishes poured in from friends worldwide.
The piece argues that modern leadership no longer reflects literacy among the people and criticizes the rise of a new elite. It asserts that until anti constitutional ideas are quelled, unrest will persist and peace remains elusive.
A large Melbourne crowd attended a Monday meeting reacting to the deflation of independence hopes and endorsing a resolution by the Irish Republican Association. The discourse touched on Allied sentiment and moral support for the cause.
Paris reports June 1 that Fronne and Welgiva control of customs and set up castum posts in the occupied Runa Valley. Berlin says the Freech seized banks and collecting agencies in the old and new occupied territory.
Berlin reports a general strike slated for today across the occupied area. The unsettled outlook is compounded by tensions over intervention and economic strain as the mark hovers near a volatile rate around 80,000 to the pound.
The Soviet War Council has appointed a rumvirate to consider measures in view of Polish military concentration and the French recapture of the Huhr Valley. The item appears in a January 1941 dispatch from Monsvon.
Lahore reports sparked by Dr Sapric promoting Indianisation of the army and a National Government of India plan. He urges legislature to create machinery for Indiaisation, claiming it vital, amid calls for unity.
Albany residents hear a gala program for a public holiday hosted by the Albany Traders and Albany Friendly Societies. A monster procession, tableaux, sporting events, side shows and an open air concert are planned with the Town Hall booked for a big event. Admission is 1 for adults and free for children under 14.
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